Pearl Harbor tidbits

Sources tell me that Michael Bay will most likely (if not already) hook up again with Jon Schwartzman as his DP for the 3rd time in a row.
Michael now lives in Bel Air (just in case you didn’t know). It seems like the production process for “Pearl Harbor” might change how movies are made. Keep reading, got this from Variety.
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Studio’s deferment deals could rewrite megapic rules
By CHARLES LYONSForty-five men and women stand motionless, staring at a small brass plaque.… [ Read more ]

Pearl Harbor storyboard and Levi ads

The Unofficial Pearl Harbor Site has manage to get exclusive storyboards for “Pearl Harbor.” They’ve got a total of four storyboards ( thanks to Nick Medrano ). You can view two of them by clicking on the thumbnails below, and the rest can be view by clicking on the following link http://cinemenium.com/pearlharbor… [ Read more ]

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Back in August of 99, I was speaking to Michael about his new Levi’s commercials. I was surprised to learn that he had made 3 commercials for Levi’s that summer.

Beckinsale In 'Pearl'?

Cinescape reports on the following regarding the lead female role for Pearl Harbor:
Kate Beckinsale (Breakdown Palace, Haunted) is the most recent candidate in talks to take on the female lead role in Michael Bay’s Pearl Harbor project. According to Variety, the lead role is that of a Navy nurse who falls in love with a pilot named Rafe (to be played by Ben Affleck). Eventually, she is reassigned to Pearl Harbor prior to the infamous day. The trade also reports that though Beckinsale is currently the frontrunner for the role, there are three other actresses in talks for the role should she pass on it.… [ Read more ]

Affleck speaks…

First of all, I would like to wish a very happy birthday to a friend of mine: Liz Olivera. I would give you her email so that you can all send her a wish…but she would stop being my friend after she gets bombed with all your emails.
There’s more rumblings of casting for Michael Bay’s Pearl Harbor project. According to a number of sources, Alec Baldwin is currently in talks to take on the film’s role of the real life Gen.… [ Read more ]

Michael Bay Talks 'Pearl Harbor'

Recently, InLinefirst.com… [ Read more ] asked Michael Bay About “Pearl Harbor,” and surprisingly about a sequel to “The Rock.”
We all know ‘Pearl Harbor’ is the highest-budgeted film of all time. We may or may not know that it was originally called ‘Tennessee’ before the film-makers decided to name it directly after the event. But what can director Michael Bay tell us about his ambitious project?
At a public appearance supporting Buena Vista’s ‘Mission to Mars,’ Bay talked about ‘Pearl Harbor.’
There’s a lot of work ahead,” Bay said.

Disney stations Hartnett at 'Pearl Harbor'

Josh Hartnett will star along with Ben Affelck in “Pearl Harbor.” Read On…
Disney stations Hartnett at ‘Pearl Harbor’
By Zorianna Kit
Josh Hartnett is set to star alongside Ben Affleck in Disney’s megabudgeted World War II drama “Pearl Harbor” for filmmakers Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay. The six-month project is expected to go before cameras in the spring.
Hartnett’s star is fast rising, as the young actor has roles in five films that are due out this year: Fox 2000′s “Here on Earth,” New Line Cinema’s “Town and Country,” Paramount Classics release “The Virgin Suicides” and Miramax’s “O” and “Never Better.”
The signing of Hartnett and Affleck ends months of searching for the two Army Air Corps pilots and best friends who fall in love with the same Navy nurse.… [ Read more ]

It's official…

It’s official now, as previously reported, Ben Affleck will join Michael again for “Pearl Harbor.”
Affleck serves ‘Harbor’ duty for no upfront
By Anita M. Busch
Ben Affleck is the second high-profile actor to jump aboard Disney’s “Pearl Harbor” for filmmakers Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay, despite the project’s budgetary restrictions on casting. Negotiations were completed late Friday night on a deal by which Affleck will take no money upfront for the lead role.
“Harbor” is emerging as a case of talent rallying around talent.… [ Read more ]

Stuff

Thank you to all those who sent a birthday email to Michael. He actually was very pleased and got a kick out of it.
Well, there might be a possibility that that Michael could be reunited with one of the stars of “Armageddon” for the up and coming “Pear Harbor.” Hollywoodreporter mentions the follwing:
“In the latest rounds of casting surrounding Disney’s megabudgeted “Pearl Harbor,” Ben Affleck is in talks to come aboard. “Pearl” would reteam the actor with director-producer Michael Bay and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who cast Affleck in their asteroid pic “Armageddon” two years ago, before Affleck became Hollywood’s golden boy after winning an Oscar for “Good Will Hunting.” Affleck is repped by CAA.”… [ Read more ]